Case Studies
The Center for Human Ecology was designed by OPAL to Passive House standards despite being located in a cold climate.
Case studies of buildings offer strategies that worked in the real world along with lessons learned about what could have gone better.
Case Studies
Deep Dives
Get up to speed on complex topics. You can also earn CEUs and download PDF Spotlight Reports.
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When Hurricane Harvey Hit, the Texas Medical Center Stood Ready
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At the Texas Medical Center, hard-won lessons learned from Tropical Storm Allison kept Hurricane Harvey at bay.
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Passive House on Campus: Eight Exemplary Projects
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Passive House has energy, carbon, and comfort benefits for higher ed. But getting the details right isn’t easy.
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Equity in Design and Construction: Seven Case Studies
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From an affordable multifamily building to an iconic museum, these projects are designed and built to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion -
Existing Buildings Are Architecture’s Future
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Take a plain old building and turn it into something remarkable, and you’ll also help save the planet.
In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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The Combined Effectiveness of Prefab, Wood, and Passive House
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Recent projects have combined modular prefabrication, wood construction, and Passive House design to address sustainability goals.
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Learning from the Best: The 2019 COTE Top Ten
News Analysis
The 2019 winners of AIA’s COTE Top Ten are all about education and connection to place.
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Social Resilience and Equity in the Heart of Cleveland
News Analysis
At the UH Rainbow Center for Women and Children, a community comes together.
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Biophilia a Hallmark of COTE Top Ten for 2020
News Analysis
2020 AIA COTE Top Ten winners feature daylight, indoor/outdoor spaces, extensive plantings, and exposed wood.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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